Gaze Quote by Gail Carriger
““Ball?" said one of the Pistons with interest. "We like balls." Dimity gave them her best, most haughty look. "Yes, but are you certain they like you?" "What's that supposed to mean?" Sophronia whispered to her. Pillover joined them, as confident in his new situation as if he had always expected to set off with his sister and two other girls in a farm cart. "I don't know," replied Dimity as they drove away. "It sounded good at the time.””
About This Quote
A dialogue about desire and uncertainty, highlighting how attraction can be ambiguous and subject to self‑doubt.
In simple terms: Attraction is uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Desire often masks true feelings.
Themes
uncertainty
desire
self‑doubt
communication
relationships
Mood
playful
reflective
wry
Type
dialogue
narrative excerpt
When to use this quote
- first meeting
- flirtation
- traveling together
- group dynamics
Key Concepts
perception
confidence
expectation
Practical Applications
- character development
- dialogue writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the phrase 'It sounded good at the time' reveal about hindsight?
- How does the haughty look affect the power dynamic?
